YHA Beer

Room 4 was comfortable and well-heated, windows can be opened if necessary. There's a sink in the room (not drinking water) which was handy for brushing teeth and shaving. Several shower rooms and bathrooms down the hall with hot water (after a very short wait). Hostel wasn't very crowded so it was pretty quiet. Staff were really friendly and helpful and always ready to fix a tasty filter coffee for less than three quid. Didn't try food as I was often out first thing in the morning to catch a bus to Exeter (one a day), to Branscombe (tough walk back along coast path), Bridport (via Axminster Station), Lyme Regis and Seaton which seemed slow to wake up but had a Tesco and a Lidl as well as a nice cafe called Coast Cafe. Seaton Tramway was fun, nice walk around Colyton and in the Seaton Wetlands if you buy an Explorer ticket for the trams. 10/15 minute walk towards the beach brings you to plenty of bakeries, pubs, fish and chips shop and a well-stocked local store (closes at 6pm). The lack of crowds made it seem much more of a holiday.

Situated on the edge of the village, on the road to the quarry cave, the drive up to the hostel is narrow with a big 180 degree bend just prior to the car park. There is a suggested parking plan on a tree, that you will probably miss, essentially you are asked to park quite close to the other cars, such that 10 cars can be squeezed in. You then fill in a contact card to leave in your car so you can be phoned if you are blocking anyone. Hostel was clean and comfortable with helpful staff with reception open from 17-2030. Breakfast can be ordered the night before and there was a well equipped kitchen, with complimentary milk available, although I didn’t see a microwave there. There is a water refill station just past the entrance. In the evening we walked into the village for a pub meal which is a 10-15 minute walk. Rooms and facilities fairly standard.

Lovely arts and crafts YHA on the edge of a beautiful little seaside village. Small and friendly. Had a nice ground floor private room, shared facilities and breakfast was good. Would visit again when in the area. Lots to do and see locally and lots of places to eat in Beer.

Camped here for a few days in October and it was just lovely. Beautiful location with camping for 4 tents (& 2 fixed Yurts) just outside the main building. Car parking between the tents and the YHA. Great facilities. Beer and surroundings is lovely too!

Beautiful Youth Hostel for families in an Arts and Crafts house with a large garden to explore, well maintained, warm and spotless. We stayed in an ensuite soon with 6 bunks, which delighted our 9 and 11 year olds. Warm welcome from the staff. Great alternative to the studio flats we could have rented for the weekend for the same price with access to the kitchen, dining room, lounge and garden. Lots to do in the area, walks, Beer’s hard working beach and attractions within walking distance. Highly recommend

We stayed for two nights in this great hostel. Found it to be a great location with really friendly, helpful staff, The hostel was spotlessly clean and the facilities were first rate. One notable touch were the beautiful potted flowers decorating he outside tables. Gorgeous.